# WAC 365-196-040: WAC 365-196-040. Standard of review

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_040

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 365-196-040
- **Heading:** WAC 365-196-040. Standard of review
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 365 / Chapter 365-196 / Section 365-196-040

## Text

(1) Comprehensive plans and development regulations adopted under the act are presumed valid upon adoption. No state approval is required.
(2) An appeal of a local comprehensive plan or development regulation alleging a violation of the act must be filed with the growth management hearings board (the board). The board must find compliance unless it determines that the action by the state agency, county, or city is clearly erroneous in view of the entire record before the board and in light of the goals and requirements of the act. To find an action clearly erroneous, the board must be left with a firm and definite conclusion that a mistake was made.
(3) Although a county or city does not have to prove compliance, if challenged, it must provide to the hearings board an index of "the record" - all material used in taking the action which is the subject of the challenge. See WAC 242-02-520 . This record should include the documents containing the factual basis for determining that the challenged action complies with the act. This information may be contained in the comprehensive plan or development regulations, in the findings of the adopting ordinance or resolution, or in accompanying background documents, such as staff reports.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 365-196-010 WAC 365-196-010. Background](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_010.md)
- [WAC 365-196-020 WAC 365-196-020. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_020.md)
- [WAC 365-196-030 WAC 365-196-030. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_030.md)
- [WAC 365-196-040 WAC 365-196-040. Standard of review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_040.md)
- [WAC 365-196-050 WAC 365-196-050. Regional and local variations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_050.md)
- [WAC 365-196-060 WAC 365-196-060. Goals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_060.md)
- [WAC 365-196-200 WAC 365-196-200. Statutory definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_200.md)
- [WAC 365-196-210 WAC 365-196-210. Definitions of terms as used in this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_210.md)
- [WAC 365-196-300 WAC 365-196-300. Urban density](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_300.md)
- [WAC 365-196-305 WAC 365-196-305. Countywide planning policies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_305.md)
- [WAC 365-196-310 WAC 365-196-310. Urban growth areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_310.md)
- [WAC 365-196-315 WAC 365-196-315. Buildable lands review and evaluation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_315.md)
- [WAC 365-196-320 WAC 365-196-320. Providing urban services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_320.md)
- [WAC 365-196-325 WAC 365-196-325. Providing sufficient land capacity suitable for development](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_365_196_325.md)

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